NCIU’s Religious Education program is a professional, theological degree program in Christian education and discipleship ministries and is well-suited for those individuals seeking a broad, foundational graduate degree in church and Christian education ministry.
This program is designed to equip men and women called by God to serve as professional Christian workers in such capacities as associate pastor, discipleship pastor, as well as other positions that require a general knowledge of Christian education programs and discipleship ministries.
These concentrations in Christian Education are designed to prepare students for a vocation of nurture, spiritual formation and life-span discipleship as well as Christian, educational ministry development.
The programs embrace both parish, institutional and cross-cultural ministry settings. Graduating students will be equipped to provide leadership for educational ministries that effectively seek to present everyone mature in Christ.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AWARDS
Doctoral award = M + credit hours
Doctor of Religious Education [M + 48crs]
OVERVIEW - RELIGIOUS EDUCATION STUDIES
Undergraduate and Graduate Study Pathway
As previously stated, NCIU does not offer either the Bachelor of Religious Education or Master of Religious Education awards as specialist-focused degree programs.
Unless students already have an earnedundergraduate degree awardor equivalent credits through Recognized Prior Learning programs to meet the prerequisite entrance standards, it is recommended that students utilize the alternate options provided by NCIU.
Students are advised that the NCIU Bachelor of Arts (Bible & Theology) and Master of Arts (Bible & Theology) degree programs can be adjusted with appropriate concentrations added to the core programs offered. Please discuss this with faculty when completing your degree application for further recommendation and advice.
Doctor of Religious Education
NCI University & Theological Seminary’s Doctor of Religious Education (D.R.E.) is designed to offer students a curriculum with a solid foundation in Christian education leadership, research, and the study of current trends and issues, while customizing each student's program of study to meet their individual professional and personal goals.
The Doctor of Religious Education program promotes academic standards of quality, consistent with excellence in professional practice, and embraces diversity among learners and faculty.
With the option of five concentration areas within the field of education, the program was developed to meet and exceed the development needs of Christian professionals in the areas of
Religious Educational Leadership,
Higher Education,
Christian Social Services,
Distance Education and Instructional Technology, and
Special Education programs.
This degree program has not been designed as a qualification for public school systemprofessionals, but specifically for Christian schools, bible colleges and ministry training institutions.
